Manitoba Eviction Guidelines: Notice Periods & Legal Process

Evicting a tenant—formally known as terminating a tenancy—in Manitoba requires strict compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and the processes enforced by the Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB).

Disclaimer: This guide provides general legal information for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney in Manitoba for advice specific to your situation. Information last verified: March 2026.

Non-Payment of Rent Evictions

The rules for non-payment of rent evictions permit relatively rapid action.

• A landlord can issue a "Notice of Termination" for non-payment on the 5th day of the rental payment period if rent has not been received.
• Landlords must give tenants formal notice utilizing RTB forms.
• If the tenant does not pay the rent owed or vacate, the landlord cannot forcibly remove them. Instead, the landlord must apply to the RTB for an Order of Possession. The RTB will then conduct a hearing.

Other "At-Fault" Evictions

For other breaches of the lease or problematic behavior, Manitoba allows faster eviction processing:

• Extraordinary Circumstances (5-Day Notice): Under extreme circumstances (extraordinary damage, significant risk to health and safety, or an extraordinary disturbance), landlords are permitted to issue a 5-day notice to vacate.
• Habitual Late Payments: Even if a tenant eventually pays their rent, being habitually late (defined as three or more times in a year or fixed-term tenancy) constitutes a reason a landlord can deny a lease renewal or proceed with an eviction.

"No-Fault" Evictions

Manitoba grants tenants substantial security of tenure. A landlord can only issue a "no-fault" eviction (where the tenant hasn't broken the lease) for a few specific reasons, which require extended notice periods that vary depending on the local municipality's vacancy rate:

1. Landlord or close family member moving in.
2. Major renovations that require the unit to be vacant.
3. Sale of the property (and the purchaser wishes to move in).

Required Notice Periods for No-Fault Evictions

The amount of notice required ranges from 3 to 5 months. In markets with very low vacancy rates, the maximum 5-month duration must be provided. For a standard fixed-term lease, you cannot force a tenant out mid-lease for a "no-fault" reason; the notice period applies generally to month-to-month tenancies or the non-renewal of an ending fixed term.

School-Aged Children Exception

Manitoba includes a strict exception for families. If a landlord issues a no-fault eviction to a family with school-aged children attending a local school, the tenancy cannot be legally ended until June 30 (the end of the standard school year), regardless of when the required notice was issued.

The Order of Possession

If an eviction notice is ignored or disputed by the tenant, the landlord must formalize the process:

1. Landlord applies for an Order of Possession from the RTB and pays an application fee.
2. A formal hearing is scheduled by the RTB.
3. If successful, the RTB will grant the order. Only an official sheriff/bailiff can physically remove a tenant following an Order of Possession—"self-help" evictions (like changing the locks) are completely illegal.

How Landager Helps

Managing an eviction requires flawless paperwork and adherence to deadlines. Landager helps you maintain a secure history of all late payments and correspondence, meaning that if you do have to approach the RTB for an Order of Possession, your documentation is fully prepared and easily accessible.

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